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Girls wrestling tournament opens today

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February 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa girls will make history today (Thursday) in Iowa City. More than 400 girls will take to the mats in the first ever state wrestling tournament sanctioned by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Participation numbers have rapidly increased the past several years and the officials and coaches association held a state tournament. The numbers more doubled after the Girls Union announced it would sanction the tournament. The girls will compete in 13 weight classes, with the tournament wrapping up Friday.

Listen for live reports from KJAN’s Jim Field throughout the event.